DATES 14th - 18th Inclusive, Start 7am on the 14th, finish 6pm on the 18th November 2025.

The Spine - The Midline - Organisation of Cells and Tissues

Anatomy & Esoteric Study: 

The Origins of Midline: 

Overview of shushumna / the Original energetic Midline

The Embryology of Midline / Notochord and developing structures, Somites.

The fluid midline and the CSF

Power Points and other creative methods of exploration - to embrace and receive our original fluid tissue  matrix.  Ignitions and Light. 

A Brief overview: 

The 5 parts of the spine:  Cervical, Thoracic, Lumber, Sacrum, Coccyx. 

The Central Nervous System 

Movement Orientations and Explorations: 

Practice:

Assisted Self Practice - A mixture of Led and Self Practice, exploring Asana from the Primary and Intermediate Series,  and additional Asana and their variations from Light on Yoga.  Led Practice Sessions of sequenced Asana, with an orientation to feeling into the midline and spine. 

Asana:  forward bending, back bending, (flexion and extension), side bending and rotation.  Combinations, opposite actions in different parts of the spine in Asana. 

Hands on:

Development of Listening Skills. 

Overview: Exploring the Spinal Vertebrae - the shapes, forms and functions of the 5 segments of the spine; movement possibilities of spinal segments.

Spinal muscles in layers, and their possibilities. Listening skills, The energetic midline, the fluid midline, the bony midline. Orientations to specifics in the midline. 

Asana study & Adjustments:  

(Asana studied on each Module are listed in the Course Manual)

Hands on Adjustments, getting to know the bony handles: Ground / Space - Basic Adjustments. Using the muscles that move the spine itself and the ribcage.  This includes the muscles of the torso, abdominals, lateral obliques, side benders, rotators and neck muscles.  Adjustments to access spinal movement.  Observation of postural patterns affecting the spine (continued).  Working with the muscles to create integration and fluidity. 

We will cover basic adjustments and then more refined adjustments to reflect what we observe, in spinal flexion and extension, side-bending and rotation, and cover many Asana in this regard.

THIS 2 WEEK YOGA PRACTICE INTENSIVE IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF PRACTITIONER 

Yoga with Lucy -  January 19th -  30th 2026.

(Yoga Mornings, Week 1 -  19th - 23rd, Week 2 -  26th - 30th January 2026)

Roof Top:  Gods Own Villa, Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India 

A relaxed and creative Yoga Practice environment.

We will begin the morning with a short led explorative piece, to bring a specific focus to the body.  “Body Listening”… 

Lucy will work with you individually, and assist the development of your personal Yoga Practice.  

My intention is to explore the relationship between ground, and space - practising with awareness and deep focus, whilst having fun.  There will be room to explore new Asana and how they feel in our bodies.  It is not just the doing, but the listening while we do that brings change and new awareness.

I will aim to meet the individual and unique needs of the individuals attending this Workshop, observing each persons use of the body and individual movement patterns, and offer other possibilites, informing the body of a more supportive positioning during Asana Practice, to bring a more balanced state to the tissues of the body. I aim to educate and inform!

I offer an intelligent, sensitive and receptive approach to this demanding method of Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and modifications  where approriate.

I will proffer additional Asana, and or targetied work to areas of the body that need that focus, whilst paying attention to balancing the bones (Postural alignment) with attention to the joints, and muscles for correct and supported Yoga Asana Practice.

 
ACCOMMODATION

Rooms at Gods Own Villa 

Please contact Shibu at Gods own villa for room bookings:  This is approximately £336.00 for the 2 weeks.  There are however numerous options for accommodation, but Gods Own Villa is Lovely, and has a great feeling, clean rooms and Shibu is so helpful and amenable. 

Accommodation Arrival - 18th  - (14 nights)  departing on the 31st January 2026.   

If you arrive early, or leave later - you will need to arrange this for yourselves.
If interested in booking a room at GOV - Contact Shibu directly.

The staff at Gods own Villa can also organise a taxi collection for people staying there, from Trivandrum Airport, to the Hotel.  

NOTE

There are many other options. Do make sure that you book an A/C room – if being too hot at night will interfere with your ability to sleep!  It can be a good idea to book only a couple of nights somewhere, and then go off and find your perfect place to stay. Hotels vary from luxury to Basic, so it can be better to be ther and choose what you are comfortable with before commiting to 2 weeks. 

Go to: www.booking.com to search the myriad of options nearby.

Do check that whatever you book is a reasonable walking distance from Gods Own Villa. Obviously if you don’t mind a 30 minute walk from The Leila 5 star Hotel on the hill:) you can 🙂

TRAVEL
Flights to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) and then an airport taxi to Kovalam.

It is preferable to ask your accommodation to send a driver, to collect you from the airport.  There will then be a driver holding a sign with your name on it. This helps to avoid over inflated taxi fares!

VISA

ENTRY INTO INDIA: You need to get a VISA to enter the Country. 

You can now apply for an E-Visa online.  

ARRIVAL FORMS

You need to provide the address of the place you have booked to stay at, on the customs arrival forms, when entering India.  An address is also useful to give an airport taxi driver if you have not booked a pick up with your Hotel / accommodation.

Please use this address:

Gods Own Villa

Address: Beach Rd, Kovalam, Kerala 695521, India

Phone: +91 70285 72012
 
COST

£650 the 2 - 5 day Yoga Practice Weeks.

Saturday and Sunday are days off, to explore and go on trips etc.

If you require further information -please email Lucy directly via the contacts page or at
info@lucycrawfordyoga.com
 
LUCY CRAWFORD SCOTT has 30years of Yoga teaching experience, having taught Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 1994. Lucy runs small practice development weeks at the Chapel in Gweek, Cornwall, Teacher Trainings and Workshops in the UK and overseas. Lucy’s teaching focuses on the body, and a deeper connection into the tissues using anatomical knowledge to inform the body of the movements required in Asana.  Lucy pays attention to balancing the bones, working with the joints and muscles for correctly supported Asana for balanced and safe practice.

Lucy offers her experience and expertise with verbal cues, Hands on Asana adjustment, and additional stretches and strength work where helpful.

Once you arrive, enjoy the SUN, SAND and SEA and Yoga will await you!

YOGA HOLIDAY RETREAT (6 Practice Days)

Arrival 27th May - departure 3rd June 2026. (Yoga 28th May - 2nd. June (6 days) 

Mysore Style Assisted & Facilitated Self Practice -  Session 2.5 hours

PLUS: 2 x Afternoon Classes with specific Content

Contact:  sammatiwellnessfinca for more information and to book your accommodation.

Email :  Sammati.wellnessfinca@gmail.com

YOGA FEE: £450 UK Pounds - paid directly to Lucy via the payment link on this page.

LUCY CRAWFORD SCOTT has 30years of Yoga teaching experience, having taught Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga since 1994.

Lucy runs Yoga Practice Weeks and Teacher Trainings, and CPD's at the Chapel, Gweek, Cornwall.

Lucy also teaches Workshops in the UK and overseas.

Lucy’s teaching focuses on the body, and a deeper connection into the tissues using anatomical knowledge to inform the body of the movements required in Asana.  Lucy pays attention to balancing the bones, working with the joints and muscles for correctly supported Asana for balanced and safe practice.

Lucy offers her experience and expertise with verbal cues, Hands on Asana adjustment, and additional stretches and strength work where helpful.

Once you arrive, I will await you with Wonderful Yoga sessions each morning and on 2 afternoons.

The added bonus of fine company, Sunshine, Wonderful food (created by JJ your Finca host) and the wonderful smeall of ornages on the breeze, nestled into the mountain side with swimming pool and opportunities for various outings to local villages,  beaches and Vineyards, and walks hosted by Jose - by arrangement. 

ACCOMMODATION AT SAMMATI WELNESS FINCA 

We have three options shared room or single room see prices below. As we are a small retreat we only have limited spots. To have your preference for your booking please reserve as soon as you can.  

To reserve Accommodation - JJ and Jose, of Sammati Wellness Finca - ask a non-refundable deposit of €300,00 PP and the remaining can be paid just before arriving or in cash on arrival.  

Room option:

- single room with private bathroom €1095,00

- single room with shared bathroom €945,00

- shared room (2 persons) and private bathroom €695,00

All options includes all meals (brunch, afternoon snack and 3-course dinner). All day unlimited coffees, teas, water and seasonal fruits. 

The finca will be private for Lucy to use including indoor & outdoor shala with props, swimmingpool and surroundings. 

From abroad there are options to fly to Alicante and Murcia airport. Both airports has taxi options and we have also different companies that does the transfers to us. This is normally 95€ per ride and 3 to 4 persons sharing. It’s around 45 minutes drive and very easy to find by Googlemap. Or you can choose for a rental car which gives you some freedom to explore the area.